Radiation imaging system and method

An method for generating an image of an object, the method comprising:

• transmitting X-ray radiation through the object at a predetermined location;
• converting the X-ray radiation transmitted through the object to optical signals;
• modulating the optical signals using an optically addressed spatial light modulator;
• providing an optical transmission path for modulated optical signals to an optical detector;
• wherein the optical detector comprises a plurality of photosensitive devices;
• converting each of the modulated optical signals to a corresponding electrical signals;
• and
• processing the electrical signals to generate the image.

A computer tomography (CT) system for generating an image of an object, comprising:

• an X-ray source configured to emit a stream of radiation;
• at least one X-ray detecting media configured to convert the X-ray radiation transmitted through the object to optical signals;
• an optically addressed spatial light modulator configured for modulating the optical signals;
• an optical transmission conduit comprising a first end and a second end;
• and
• an optical detector comprising a plurality of photosensitive devices and configured to convert optical signals to corresponding electrical signals;
• and wherein the first end of the optical transmission conduit is coupled to the at least one X-ray detecting media via the modulator and the second end is coupled to the optical detector.